福建省三明市第一中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题201805241174.doc

福建省三明市第一中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题（本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟）注意事项：1、答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应信息的方框涂黑。2、选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上非答题区域的答案均无效。3、非选择题的作答：用0.5毫米以上黑色签字笔或钢笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上非答题区域的答案均无效。第卷(选择题，满分100分) 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What kind of pet does the woman suggest?A. A cat.B. A dog.C. A fish.2. Which place is the woman looking for?A. The grocery store.B. The railway station.C. The movie theater.3. What did the man buy for the womans birthday? A. A fruit cake.B. Some apple pies.C. A bunch of flowers.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Parent and child.C. Teacher and student.5. Where is the woman?A. In a car.B. In an elevator.C. In a bookstore.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Make her some food.B. Stay home with her.C. Drive her to a friends house.7. How did the woman probably get sick?A. From John.B. From the man.C. From her colleague.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman probably do for a living?A. She owns a restaurant.B. She runs a clothing shop.C. She works in a shoe store.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Lend him some money.B. Talk to his father for him.C. Buy him some new T-shirts.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What day is it today?A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Sunday.11. What is the woman planning to do tomorrow?A. See her dentist. B. Attend a meeting.C. Join the book club.12. How many kinds of membership cards are mentioned by the man?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where was probably the man when he lost Milo?A. In a car.B. In a café.C. In a park.14. What does Milo look like?A. He has short hair.B. Hes about 14 pounds.C. Hes black with white spots.15. Where does the woman tell the man to look first?A. Farther out.B. To the left. C. To the right.16. What do the speakers decide to do in the end? A. Call the police for help.B. Run for a couple of blocks.C. Drive around to look for Milo.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker?A. Ellen.B. Maria.C. Jenny.18. When is the rain expected to stop?A. On Thursday night.B. On Sunday afternoon.C. On Tuesday afternoon.19. What was todays temperature?A. In the low 70s.B. Around 50 degrees.C. Around 45 degrees.20. What time of year is it?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Dos and Donts in Whale Watching     The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that  vessel (船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.     Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.     Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.     Keep noise levels downno horns, whistles or racing of engines.     Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.     Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.     Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.     Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.     Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if traveling side by side with whales.     When whales are traveling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore. Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.     If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.     Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.21. For whom is this passage written?A. Tour guides. C. Vessel operators.B. Whale watchers.D. Government officials.22. What should the vessel do when going side by side with whales?A. Take a good viewing position.B. Keep moving in the same direction. C. Travel closer and closer to the shore.D. Surround the whales with other boats.23. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?A. 100 metres. B. 200 metres.C. 300 metres. D. 400 metres.BBack in freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called “volunteering” if students only do it because they have to.I started volunteering at Weyrich Health Center, helping elderly patients with daily tasks. The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt from the seniors. Though I felt bad for them, I did not want to communicate with them.Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited me to his table and asked for some company. I regarded this as another boring task. However, listening to his stories, I learned that he was a brilliant war veteran(老兵), and I found his tales interesting.After my brief talk with the Colonel, I realized that I shared common characters with all the seniors. I felt like an oxygen molecule(分子)ready to form a relationshiprather than an isolated(孤立的) gas.I met with many learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories. Why hadnt I realized sooner that volunteer work could enlighten me?Some argue that volunteering and working for change does not help. However, they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt. My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change ones views and accept new ones leads to short-term goals that finally disappear. Communication with others is an important part of life. Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume, it is a time for service and personal growth.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me. By communicating with them, I have developed into a more dynamic person.24. Whats the authors attitude towards volunteering at first?A. Positive.            B. Doubtful.C. Satisfied.             D. Unwilling.25. Why did Colonel Hems worth invite the author to his table?A. He liked the author very much.B. He wanted to work with the author.C. He wanted the author to accompany him.D. He planned to teach the author something.26. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Para.4?A. The author would like to be an oxygen molecule.B. The author had desire to communicate with the seniors.C. The author wanted to do a chemical experiment with gas.D. The author imagined himself being part of an isolated gas.27. What does the sixth paragraph mainly tell us?A. Other peoples attitude towards volunteering.B. The importance of communicating with others.C. The lessons the author has learned from volunteering.D. The important meaning of humans adapting to changes.CRich Anderson says he isnt scared of sharks and he is appealing to others to learn to love them.“I try to convince people that looking at a shark eye to eye is totally different to sitting on a surfboard or a boat looking at every shadow that goes underneath thinking its a shark coming to get them,” he said. “Eye to eye they look at you, you look at them and you go your own way.”“I find that once people see their first sharks, their whole attitude changes. They realize that they are not as scary as what they thought they were,” Mr. Anderson said. He compares sharks to dogs, in the way they show their behavior and attitude towards humans. “You are not going to go up to a dog that it arching(拱起) its back and making a low sound in the throat at you,” he said. “If a shark is arching and its fins(鳍) are down, its telling you to move on.” He admits he thought the shark was trying to attack him the first few times.Mr. Anderson is against the controversial policy introduced in Western Australia to kill a shark if it presents a threat to humans. He said many of the same things that occur in Western Australia are also happening in New South Wales.Anderson said that sharks come closer to shore because they are attracted to the smell of whale bodies which have broken down after being buried in the sand on many beaches.Mr. Anderson often sees gray nurse sharks, fur seals, leopard seals, penguins and fishes of a range of colours in the Pacific Ocean along Bellingen Shire. “Depending on the time of the year, you can get a good mixture of sea creatures moving through there,” he said. Tiger sharks are his favourite kind of sharks. He describes them as pig-headed but also elegant creatures. 28. What does Mr. Anderson probably do?A. A diver. B. A surfer.C. A boatman. D. A fisherman.29. What does Mr. Andersan try to tell us by comparing sharks to dogs?A. Sharks have the same behaviour as dogs.B. Sharks are naturally friendly to human beings.C. Sharks can send messages through their behavior.D. Sharks can be lovely creatures if properly trained.30. What mistake did Mr. Anderson once make?A. He never looked at sharks eye to eye. B. He once saw sharks as a scary animal.C. He didnt allow sharks to get close to shores.D. He misunderstood a sharks arching its back. 31. What do we know about the Pacific Ocean along Bellingen Shire?A. Its a popular tourist destination.C. Its open in certain times of the year.B. Its Mr. Andersons favorite place.D. Its where Mr. Anderson trains sharks.DIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the drivers seat is another matter altogether. Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it. However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages(堵塞) that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers cant even learn to drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.32. What is often the cause of troubles on the road according to the passage?A. Road conditions.B. The speed of modern life.C. The large number of cars.D. The behavior of the drivers.33. What does the write think a good driver should do?       .A. Beat back when forced to face rude driving.B. Be able to recognize politeness when he sees it.C. Join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel.D. Encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever they want to.34. What does the underlined word “give-and-take” in the passage mean?  A. Politeness and impoliteness. B. Good manners and bad manners.C. Offering help to others as much as possible.D. Willingness of each person to give in to each others wishes.35. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Road PolitenessB. Traffic ProblemsC. Bad Manners on the RoadD. Good Drivers and Bad Drivers第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Some people love traveling while some prefer to stay at home. If you dont love traveling, you can make a change now. Why?    36  Please read on to know more. Traveling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting.     37  When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Traveling alone is a great option. Some people might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.   38  Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of heights? If so, climb a hill or go to a vista point at the nearest national park. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.Traveling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. When traveling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in: new sights, new flavors, new noises, etc.    39  Have you ever thought about traveling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip.    40  Sometimes, you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time. A. You are exposed to many new things.B. It is not as expensive as you might expect. C. All of them require your complete attention.D. Traveling can help you to remove your fears.E. This kind of trip is really popular with people.F. Because you can really benefit a lot from traveling.G. But it doesnt always give you the opportunity to grow.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My husband and I were working as volunteer teachers in a remote village in northern Thailand. There were many 41 , particularly around our housing.We found a house near the school and 42 this past June. Shortly after, while we were preparing lessons at the office, the 43 removed all the surroundi